Tom Sprange, K.C.

• Acting for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.
• English Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.
• ICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.
• UNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.
• English Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.
• Reficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.
• English Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.

Recent English and International Court Experience

• Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025
• Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025
• FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024
• Liberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024
• Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024
• Global Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024
• TWC Aviation Limited v. SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm)
• CB&I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch)
• Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm)
• Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377
• Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39
• Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm)
• Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology & Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC)
• Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm)
• Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU
• Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18
• Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46
• Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14
• Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm)
• Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815
• EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012
• Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat)
• Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4)
• Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022
• Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562
• World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia & Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580
• Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm)
• Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72
• Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm)
• Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm)
• Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm)
• ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E&P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524
• Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 286 (Comm)
• Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 11
• Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2020] DIFCoA CFI 013/2019
• C v. D Ltd and X [2020] EWHC 1283 (Comm)
• Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWCA Civ 637
• Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 980 (Comm)
• National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm)
• Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2019] DIFC CFI 013
• Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm)
• Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)
• Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm)
• Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm)
• National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm)
• Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896
• Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch)
• Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm)
• Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25
• Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm)
• Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm)
• Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)
• Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)

Tom Sprange KC is a leading advocate. He is described by clients and peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “the best of the best“  “He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,"  “A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything" ,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic”, “a very sharp legal mind”, “an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums”, “a sharp intellect" who praise "the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges" “, and highlight his "great cross-examination skills", describing him as “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation” and noting that "He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues."  “He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination“ and that "He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team."

Tom has appeared in over 150 cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings. He has acted as Counsel in more than 350 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.

Tom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and a member of the Firm's Policy Committee.

He is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic,” “impressive,” “smart, percipient and energetic, ” and “commercially astute and a great lawyer” with sources adding that “his advocacy skills are brilliant” and he has “experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.” and that “he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues”, that "He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot," "He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy." "He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive." "He is very effective as arbitration counsel." Sources also say Thomas is a “thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, ” a “heavyweight arbitration lawyer” and “technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills”.  Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude” and “an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs”; possess “extensive commercial arbitration expertise”; to “not just go the extra yard in defending his client’s position, but the extra mile”; to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate”; "Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute." "He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate"; "He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space". "An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything". "He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative" and has "great cross-examination skills."  "He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner."  "He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach."  "Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm."   "He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues."  "He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team." he is "fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved" he is a "superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove" he "provides very complete, practical and realistic advice" he is described as an "insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room" and his knowledge and memory skills are "truly magnificent".  Tom has been described as a "brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with" his clients "like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms"